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Registration is open for October’s National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance Programs!  Read on below for details and links to register.

Exploring Broadway: Shall We Dance?
Four Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 | 4-5:15pm (ET) on Zoom
Save! Get “Early Bird” registration before October 4th!

Dance became an integral part of musical theater with choreographer Agnes de Mille’s groundbreaking “Dream Ballet” in Oklahoma! In the time since, Bennett, Fosse, Robbins, Stroman, Tune and many others have created magical moments of movement from the intimate expressions of individuals to the energetic showstoppers of group production numbers. Journey with James Sokol through various dance numbers of an array of genres – ballet, jazz, Latin, rock & roll, tap and more – from “Golden Age” classics to contemporary classics. Video performance clips bring these exciting numbers into the discussion. Come for the dances; stay for the fun!

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Songs & Stories: A Tribute to Ira Gershwin
Wednesday, October 12 | 4-5pm (ET) on Zoom
Save! Order before October 10th for “Early Bird” pricing!

Join entertainer Gilda Solve for a tribute to Ira Gershwin, the most successful craftsman of the American theatre in the era between World Wars I and II, when many of his shows were Broadway hits. This beloved Jewish-American lyricist collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable songs in the English language of the 20th century. His mastery of songwriting continued after George’s early death in 1937. Ira wrote additional hit songs with composers Jerome Kern, Kurt Weill, Harry Warren and Harold Arlen. Guests are welcome to ask questions via the chat throughout the program.

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We are excited to announce a new partnership with Alliance Programs, from the Marin JCC in California.  This partnership will give us access to high quality programming for adults about a variety of topics with top-notch speakers, artists, and performers at a low cost to participate. You must click the link to register for each program.

September Program Offerings:

Exploring Opera: Magnificent Mozart – His Glory in the Opera House 

Two Thursdays, September 8 & 15, 2022
1-2:15pm (PT), 2-3:15pm (MT), 3-4:15pm (CT), 4-5:15pm (ET) on Zoom

Save! Get “Early Bird” pricing before Sept 6th.

Immerse yourself in the world of Mozart – the early operas, when his genius was ready to burst forth; and the stupendous works of his maturity, when his brilliance as a musical dramatist was truly incomparable. Join Roger Pines on a voyage into some of the most glorious music ever written for the operatic stage! This special mini-series will reveal exactly what it takes to perform Mozart memorably, and will be illustrated by historically important performances by many of the greatest Mozart interpreters in the history of recording.  For details & tickets, click here.

Music & Morsels: Beyond Bach 

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
1-2pm (PT), 2-3pm (MT), 3-4pm (CT), 4-5pm (ET) on Zoom

Save! Get “Early Bird” pricing before Sept 12th. 

For this program, classical pianist Ian Scarfe returns to explore selections from J. S. Bach’s famous “Well-Tempered Clavier”, a collection of Preludes and Fugues in all the major and minor keys. Seen as one of the most influential works in music history, Scarfe will show how composers from Beethoven to Chopin and Rachmaninoff were inspired by the Baroque master.

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Songs & Stories: A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch 

Wednesday, September 21
1-2pm (PT), 2-3pm (MT), 3-4pm (CT), 4-5pm (ET) on Zoom

Save! Get “Early Bird” pricing before Sept 19th.

Considered to be a man known for his great versatility and humanity, Marvin Hamlisch believed in the power of music to bring people together. Today, Gilda Solve pays tribute to this great composer and conductor well-known on Broadway. He wrote the music for his groundbreaking show, A Chorus Line, which received the Pulitzer Prize, as well as the music for They’re Playing Our Song and The Goodbye Girl. Come tune in as Gilda revisits beloved tunes such as “I Can Do That,” “What I Did for Love” and more!

Guests are welcome to ask questions via the chat throughout the program.

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